How to install Backdrop CMS with Nginx on an Ubuntu 16.04 VPS

In this tutorial we are going to provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to install Backdrop CMS with Nginx on an Ubuntu 16.04 VPS.
Backdrop CMS is an open-source and easy to use Content Management System used to build attractive and professional websites.
Make sure your package list and the OS packages are up to date by running the following commands:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

To install the latest Nginx version from the official Nginx repository, edit the ‘/etc/apt/sources.list’ file:

Then, start with the Backdrop CMS installation procedure. Get the latest version of Backdrop CMS available at their official website to a directory of your virtual server and extract it using the following commands:

Open http://your-domain.com/ using your favorite web browser and follow the easy instructions. Once installed, log in to the administrator back-end and configure Backdrop CMS according to your needs.

That is it. The Backdrop CMS installation is now complete.

Of course you don’t have to do any of this if you use one of our Linux VPS Hosting services, in which case you can simply ask our expert Linux admins to install Backdrop CMS with Nginx for you. They are available 24×7 and will take care of your request immediately.

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